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I am looking for pigeons for sale near the Maryland/Pennsylvania area

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Jeff, I use an approach to training Steadiness that I learned primarily from the Perfect Start/Perfect Finish DVDs and attending Clinics at Perfection Kennel. It has worked well for me and my dogs. The foundation of it is a very well trained Whoa command that the dog will comply with in all situati...

Hello Jeff. I do my training a little differently. I find that the best way to encourage steadiness to the flush, shot and fall, is to allow the dogs to flush the birds, but only on my verbal cue. I call it my "flush/stop" cue. I expect an aggressive flush and immediate stop to that flush. Basicall...

Thank you all for the tips they are greatly appreciated!

So I just took my 2 year old GSP out for his 3rd real hunt, and he did incredible! I have done a lot with him in the off season with pigeons and pointing birds in launchers. My question and only problem I had was him working steady to release. He points phenomenally and won't move until I go to pass...

Thank you all for the responses at least now I have some research I can do!

I recently took my 1 year old German shorthair pup out for his first quail hunt and he did amazing!! Unfortunately I was so busy watching him I never really got to take any good pics or videos and it made me realize I need an action camera. I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations, out...

I'm in Frederick county

Does anyone know of anywhere close or in Maryland where I could buy pigeons for training?

Awesome thank you all for the input.

Hello all, I just got my first bird dog and he is an 8 week old GSP. As this is my first time training a gun dog, I am curious as to what most people find more useful in training. I have been using a clicker and have had a lot of success so far with it in how fast my pup is picking things up. I am c...